Maybe we did it backwards.... But no regrets. A month after our last child graduated from high school we bought a used 38.5' Montana and 1 ton dually, moved what we needed into the 5er then hired an auction company to sell the rest. We sold the house to a neighbor who stopped by the auction. That was 4 years ago and while it does have ups and downs, It's been mostly a great adventure.
We aren't retired or independently wealthy, but our business allows us to work from anywhere we have a good internet connection (we carry our own). So life isn't as slow and relaxed as a typical retiree but we are really enjoying the adventure.
We've been doing some soul searching to make sure we are 'in it for the long haul' before we upgrade to a new unit... And have decided we don't want to go back....
What are some things we've struggled with?
Christian community.... We e always been active in a local church and have missed the fellowship. Someday (when retired) we want to get involved with an RV ministry but our schedule doesn't permit that currently.
Family holidays... Having young adult children (none married yet; but one is engaged) we don't have 'home' for the holidays so we e had to be creative. One year we rented a log cabin, one year went on a cruise. One we camped in Grapevine (the Christmas Capitol of Texas) and rented a cabin for the kids. And one we spent with extended family. It's been sad not all being 'home' for Christmas but weve just made different memories.
The 'pros'? Pretty much everything else!!!
Ps we also travel with a yellow lab. While he lost his yard to play in, he lives the adventure too. Sometimes he lives at the lake and other times in a forest. Always something new to sniff!
